Ms. Bowling is known for her advocacy and achievements in rural medicine and public policy. As president and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, she has expanded access to critical services such as oncology and cardiac care, and has secured funding for a new regional cancer center. Her work as executive vice president of government affairs influences Medicaid reimbursement and state-level policy, bolstering hospital sustainability throughout West Virginia. A former state cabinet secretary and past chair of the 340B Health board, she has shaped national healthcare discourse for underserved populations. In 2024, she was named a West Virginia “Wonder Woman” by WV Living Magazine and is a 2025 West Virginia Healthcare Hall of Fame inductee. Ms. Bowling blends public service, operational mastery and compassionate leadership to advance equitable healthcare access across Appalachia.
